New Marinas Overseas

Lying at the North-Eastern part of the Arabian Peninsula, the UAE or United Arab Emirates is bordered by Saudia Arabia to the South and West, and Oman to the East and North. The UAE is made up of severn different emirates of which Dubai is the second largest. Golden beaches dot the country’s coastline of which almost 70 miles sit on the Gulf of Oman.Dubai’s growth over the last 50 years has been extraordinary, and it is sometimes hard to imagine the transformation from an undeveloped town, to it’s current position as a gem in the tourist itinerary. From the latest developements of The Palm, and The World, everything is done on a vast and lavish scale. The Palm island alone has doubled Dubai’s coastline. Being virtually tax free, the country attracts visitors and expats like a magnet, and the affluence and sheer opulence are hard to ignore.

Dubai, has a sub tropical and arid climate, and sunny blue skies and high temperatures are the norm for most of the year. In high summer temperatures can soar into the mid 40’s and when combined with humidity of almost 100%, can make the days almost unbearable although everything and everywhere is air conditioned!

Dubai Marina’s sheer scale and class make it one of the Gulf’s most ambitious building projects to date. Among the world’s largest maritime development projects, Dubai Marina will eventually comprise over 50 towers and provide retail and leisure facilities and luxury residential accommodation. The marina stretches from the Dubai International Marine Club to beyond the Sheraton Jumeirah, spanning an area of some 2.8 million m2. Situated west of the city, it forms a 3.5km marina basin from the coast with an 11km marine frontage.

The latest in a long line of major waterfront projects the new marina is now almost complete, and due to be finished in 2009. Like many other things in Dubai, the marina is man made and lies at the heart of a cosmopolitan district known as ‘New Dubai’, where urban chic meets a home on the waterfront. The marina’s neighbours include Dubai Internet City and Dubai Media City, where most of the world’s largest blue chip companies are based, and it is also very close to Jebel Ali Free Zone, providing tax free shopping.

The marina itself has over 700 berths and when added to those at The Palm and The World combine to provide a staggering 30,000 berths for yachts and boats of all shapes and sizes. This truly is a marina capital of the world!

With over 50 glass towers planned and currently under construction, there is a vast array of property available, most with great sea or marina views. Apartments are available in abundance along with a dazzling array of sumptuous villas. As you would expect all the apartments have fully serviced spa facilities within the tower complex, along with swimming pools and gym facilities. Whilst prices are not cheap, the quality of finishes and attention to detail is second to none.

Getting there is easy, with international links to all the major hubs, and with tax free shopping, and great winter sun, the destination is a must at some point in your travels.